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Fortress FX v. Rocna Anchor
Bob wrote in news:1193935854.883686.98280
@e34g2000pro.googlegroups.com: Hi All: All the talk about the Rocna anchor started me reading and looking. There are some very compelling data the Rocna sets fast and holds well. However, Ive noticed that all the tests Ive seen were all similar sand type bottoms. Here is my question: If anchoring in sand bottoms (hard, loose, sand/mud) why would I chose the Rocna instead of an anchor design specifically for such conditions; Fortress FX series. In other words, Fortress FX or Rocna? Which holds best in sand or mud bottoms? Or is the Rocnca's appeal that it holds adequately in a variety of bottoms? Say, the better crescent wrench (adjustable spanner for you Limeys). bob I actually carry a Fortress FX-23 as another spare anchor (I carry 2 spares). I very much like the Fortress, particularly as it's easy to deploy in a dinghy and light weight. I've always been impressed with it's holding ability, especially in seagrass bottoms where the CQR had a hard time getting set. I must admit I've never used it in mud. The biggest problem that I've had with the Fortress is the tines getting clogged up with material and it dragging (or it dragged and got clogged up while dragging). I've regularly retrieved it and had stuff stuck between the tines and the shank. I can't tell you which is better, but the Rocna fits well in my existing bow roller and for some reason gives me a better feeling. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org |
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